Survival rates of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis under continuous mechanical ventilation: Indications and clinical efficacy for tracheostomy and noninvasive ventilation

T. Pinto, M. R. Gonçalves, I. Belchior, J. C. Winck (Porto, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Palliative care, oxygen and community care for chronic lung disease
Session: Palliative care, oxygen and community care for chronic lung disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 682
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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